This author loves kitchen products, but let's face it—you only have room for so many. As a result, I try to avoid buying gadgets, cooking pans, and specialty items unless I truly need them.

That said, I recently spied the Perfect Tortilla Salad Bowl Maker Pans on a trip to the grocery store. I should mention that everyone in our family is a huge fan of taco salads. Since the pans happened to be on sale, I decided to give them a try to see if they were the real deal.

For a very small investment, the Perfect Tortilla pans are definitely worth the money. This author discovered they're not only perfect for taco salads but with a little thought, the molds can be used to create all kinds of fabulous dishes.

Nonstick Tortilla Bowl Pans Positives

Easy to use.

Bowl molds are nonstick so reduces fat and calories--no frying.

Stackable--easy to store.

Takes only minutes to whip out multiple tortilla bowls.

Use any kind of tortilla shell you'd like--corn, flour, multigrain.

Use any size tortilla shell.

Easy clean-up.

Tortilla shells can be made ahead--store up to 1 week--simply reheat.

Great gift idea.

Tortilla bowls can be used for all kinds of recipes.

Have a tortilla shell dinner party--use the shells for appetizers, main course and dessert.

Think of all the great dishes you can make for events like the Super Bowl.

How to Make Homemade Tortilla Salad Bowls

Start with tortilla shell bowl maker molds. | Source

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. (I set my oven at 350 degrees and just cooked the shells longer).

Gently press the tortilla shells into the pans. You can spray with cooking sprayif desired but I did not--cuts down on cleanup.

Simply press tortilla gently into mold. | Source

STEP 2

To avoid any puckering or blistering, I pricked the shells in a few places with a long fork. To avoid scratching the pans, however, prick the tortilla shells before placing in the pans.

This was not suggested but I did find it helpful. Be sure not to use wide-tined forks, however, which could make larger holes.

Prick shell with fork if desired to prevent blistering. | Source

STEP 3

In minutes you have 4 beautifully crispy tortilla salad bowls.

Remove from pans--let sit for 5 minutes before using.

If making some to store, repeat the process to make as many as needed.

Voila--the perfect tortilla shell bowl in minutes. | Source

STEP 4

Store in an airtight container up to 1 week. I used zip lock bags to store stacked bowls.

Simply reheat in a preheated 325 degree oven for 3-5 minutes or microwave until just warm.

Store extra tortilla bowls in a plastic bag for up to 1 week after baking. | Source

Tortilla Shell Salad Bowl Recipe Ideas

Tortilla Bowl Taco Salad Suggestions

Beef, chicken, or beans

Different cheeses like pepper jack and white cheddar

Tomatoes or tomatillos

Salsa verde or pico de gallo

Use to make any size taco salad. | Source

Tortilla Bowls For Dips Suggestions

Homemade bean dip with cheese

Mock guacamole

Guacamole

Pico de gallo

Salsa verde

Regular salsa

5-layer or 7-layer dip

Cheese dip

Any kind of dip

Use a tortilla bowl to hold dips like homemade pico de gallo. | Source

Yes though you might have to cook them longer and may have to prick holes in them a bit more as they usually are denser than flour. I would try 1 or 2 and see how they go. You might have to reduce the heat also!

Hey Leah--they are and they were~~ I gave them to everyone who cooks at Christmas and they were a big hit! Love 'em and even bought the bigger ones. Hope you are well!

Leah Lefler

6 years agofrom Western New York

I never thought about making tortilla bowls - what a fun way to serve taco salad! They look easy to store and would be a fun kitchen gift. Yum!

AUTHOR

Audrey Kirchner

6 years agofrom Washington

Thanks so much RusticLiving for the comment and for stopping by~

Liz Rayen

6 years agofrom California

I love taco salads in a tortilla shell. This hub is great and so easy to follow! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Happy New Year!---Lisa

AUTHOR

Audrey Kirchner

6 years agofrom Washington

Thanks, Virginia and I hear you on the party dip ideas..I'm thinking a THEME party using tortilla shells for the entire day--breakfast, lunch, dinner and dips---not to exclude dessert~

Virginia Kearney

6 years agofrom United States

Wow--I love tortilla salads and always order them at a restaurant but worry about the fat and calories of the fried ones. I had never seen this before. I love it! Gotta get some. I especially like the idea of using the bowls for dips for fruit. Since we live in Texas that will be perfect. I may get some of these for my New Year's Eve party. Thanks! Love the way you used the bullets to make it easy to read. Voted up and pinned.

AUTHOR

Audrey Kirchner

6 years agofrom Washington

Good deal Pras....lucky you~ I have to be the cook!

prasetio30

6 years agofrom malang-indonesia

Delicious recipe and I am glad you share this hub with us. My mom should read this hub and buy the tortilla bowl pans as well. She has her own recipe and it also delicious. Voted up!

Prasetio

AUTHOR

Audrey Kirchner

6 years agofrom Washington

You too, Helen~ And thanks for stopping by!

Helen Murphy Howell

6 years agofrom Fife, Scotland

Hi Audrey! What a great idea this is. I'm like you I only buy things especially for the kitchen if it's essential due to lack of space, but these tortilla bowls are fabulous and stackable so not taking up too much space. I think what I love about them is the number of ways they can be used - very versatile!

I love the recipes as well and can't wait to have a go!!

Voted up awesome!

Ps - we're all busy at this time of year, so in case I don't get another chance, just wishing you, your family and your beautiful dogs a very Merry Christmas and all the best for New Year!!

AUTHOR

Audrey Kirchner

6 years agofrom Washington

Thanks Ruchira--I bought this set of 4 for $7.99--thought it was a great investment and am gifting it to everyone I know who loves to cook~

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